Kids for Kids

On the 30th of November the seniors from Parkvale school went to the Hastings Opera house for the rehearsal of the third and final show of the World Vision Kids for Kids show. The practice was awesome and we had lots of fun. We saw Suzanne Prentice as she was the main singer in the choir. I am nervous about tonight because my Mum, Dad and my sister Georgia are coming and I would like impress them. Dayna is the .M.C. and show is very funny. The conductor is Chris from the funky monkeys, he has wild hair. My favourite song is The Wombling song. I hope we do well tonight and it is a full crowd.  

Here is a trailer that Mr Moriarty made. 


Kids 4 Kids! from Kieren Moriarty on Vimeo.

Invisible

If I got the option to become invisible I would take it here are the reasons why.

First of all people wouldn't see you. I think they wouldn't see you. Well they wouldn't see your body but they would still see your clothes. Now that would be weird. I wouldn't like that one little bit. If you were invisible is would be cool that people wouldn't be able to see you. If you were naked people wouldn't be able to see you, then you could listen to people conversations and that would be awesome.

It wouldn't be good in a way because if then if you come back to normal and you were naked, I just won’t go there. If you were listening to your parents conversations and you go back to normal then that would be very bad you would get told off big time.

I like the idea of it it would be awesome, but even if is some things about it that is risky I would take the risk. Life is all about risks and sometimes you just need to take them.

Here is a link to Abbie's blog and it has here opinion.

Bike reflection

16 of November 2012
I like bike safety because you learn heaps about biking. My favourite thing about bike safety is the relay races. Today I won the running and biking race. First you had to bike from the the end of the courts on the grass to just before the hill. Then you had you run to the cricket pitch and back. after that you had to bike just before the cricket nets and back to the start. Katrina my sister came second and Erin my friend came third. Something that I need to work on is try to go slower in the slow racers. The thing that I am good at is keeping my arms straight when I am turning left, right or using the stopping signal. I really enjoy biking and I hope we get to go on the road next week.  

Give way rules

At the moment we have being learning about bike safety. My class had to make a I can animate. That is a app on the ipad. I have done two give way rules animations and two epic crashes. I did my animation with Matthew H he is my learning buddy at the moment. I hope you enjoy watching these give way rules and the epic crashes.

This one is a give way one

This is another give way one

                                    

This is a car crash.

                                     

This is a car crash with a train.

                                     

The cricket ball

The Cricket Ball.

I can hear the crowd was shouting out, “Go Black Caps.” I saw these black shirts. I am guessing it’s the Black Caps.  My heart was pounding and the sun was beating down on my face. I am a cricket ball. I am so scared. The bowler is just about to bowl me. They are spinning me through their fingers. Their sweating hands are making me hot and the seem is starting to have less grip. The bowler is just starting their run up, coming to the crease. Then I start to get dizzy. I am a Ferris wheel going round and round.

I was getting bowled by Ben Hilfenhaus from Aussie. He is a great bowler. Hilfenhaus bowls it to  Ross Taylor, he smashes it for six. A great sweep shot.I bounced in the grandstand, “Ouch, “Donk, Eehhh.” That hurt. Now it’s the second ball,it’s a fast ball on middle stump. Then Taylor smacks it for four, that's ten runs already. Hilfenhaus rubs me on his pants my red leather starts to wear. The sun is beaming down on the pitch. Hilfenhaus bowls again this time it is another really very fast ball.Taylor misses it and it goes into the wicket keeper hands lucky he didn't nick it otherwise he would be out.

     When Hilfenhaus gets the ball back, he tells the umpire that the ball is starting the wear. The  umpire calls for a new ball. That's the end of me I guess,”Good luck.” I called to the other cricket ball. It didn't answer me. I don’t think it heard me. For a little while I watch the other ball getting smashed. It is quite funny to watch. The other ball s getting more smashed then I was. At the end of the Black caps batting I couldn't see or hear the other cricket ball. Then I saw Ross Taylor come in with a black pen. I guess that the cricket ball had being thrown into the crowd with Ross’s autograph. The poor other cricket had been thrown into the crowd and some lucky crowd member had got it.

Bike saftey road rules

Here is the NZ bike safety road rules.

Wear an approved safety helmet. Always fasten it securely, following the manufacturer's instructions. Always wear a helmet.

Wear brightly coloured or reflective clothing when cycling – you'll be easier to see.
Ride only on the road (unless you're delivering newspapers, mail or leaflets, or there is a sign indicating the footpath is a shared pedestrian and cycle path).

At intersections:
follow the rules for motor vehicles, or
get off your cycle and walk across.

If space allows, you can ride alongside another cyclist or moped. You must not ride alongside a car, truck or other motor vehicle.

Ride in single file if passing another vehicle.

Give a hand signal at least three seconds before stopping or turning.

Only carry a pillion passenger on your cycle if you have a pillion seat and footrest.

 If you're carrying a child, make sure the pillion seat protects the child's legs from the wheels.

You must not leave a cycle blocking a footpath.

Use cycle paths or lanes, where provided.

Ride with lights on when it’s dark (from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise) or at other times of poor visibility, eg when it’s foggy.

Keep your cycle in good working condition.

Always wear shoes, as your pedals will dig in to your feet. 

Here is a bike diagram with labels

Click if you want it bigger

Wonder chapter: The big question

Why do I have to do this I mean like Mr Tushman is a nice guy but why does he have to get us in from our holidays to show this kid around. Mr Tushman said that this guys name is August. Does that mean his birthday is in August?

As we walk in to Mr Tushman's office August doesn't say "Hi" or anything he just looks down at his shoes with his hair flopping down covering his face. Mr Tushman put a fake grin on his face, and then an miserable smile it looks really weird. We don't have to be mind readers but we know what that face means. Look after him or... yeah you know.

I flick my long blond white hair over my face and then back again that's just what girls do if they nervous. August is ugly, Not to hurt his feelings. The guy looks pretty nervous hiding his face away. I think he just feels like everyone is going to tease him.

Jack-Will and Julian are whispering about August. Then Mr Tushman gives them that look. They quickly stop. I feel so sorry for the kid. I know how he feels. Julian and Jack-Will take the lead taking August to the Cafe. I stay back with August. I say hi. He mumbles a hi back. His face is ugly but I can take it. He is just an ordinary  kid to me. I think I just need to know some more things about him.

“Here is the cafe,” Jack-Will mumbled out of his mouth. “Here is the science room. Do you want to have a look inside August?” I asked August. August nodded his head in agreement.  “Here is the library August, go and have a look at the books,” I told August, but he had already started.
I showed him the books that I like. Then he showed me the books that he liked. It was mostly Star wars books, he also likes comic books.

After we show him the all of the things in the school we were about to turn back to Mr Tushman's office when I say to the boys, " Boys we haven't showed him his new home class. " "Oh sorry what room is it," the boy shout back at me. " It's 301 dum dums," I wanted August to think I am cool and I can control the boys.  

Now that we are on our way to classroom 301 the boys stayed behind us we sped up a little. Classroom 301 is on level 3 which is a long way from the library. August and I got to room 301 before the boys which is good so them I can show him around the place a little before the boys come in.  

Scary poem with Lily N

The room turns cold.

Look over there!

It's Dracula, he's  old.

I'm full of fear.

Tonight is a full moon.

I walk down the path  I see bones.

I look up and see a frightning ghost balloon.

I keep on walking but I see some death cones.

I lock the door but hear a screech.

Looking out the the window I see a witch.

Her long fingernails are as orange as a peach.

I look down and there is a black cat in a ditch.

Running down the hallway, right in front of my eyes is a COFFIN!

I let out a horrible scream.

I can hear a creature coughing.

Then I slip over some blood coloured cream.

I step into my bedroom and a black vamprie bat swoops in.

A glowing orange pumpkin falls on my head.

Suddenly a zombie comes out of my closet and I know I won't win.

I am so scared I clamber onto my bed. 

I hear an owl hoot.

Then a goblin groan.

An invisible creature kicks over my  boot.

And then a monster moan.

Out jumps my dog Rover.

Yay Halloween is over.